Day 01
Mount of Olives
The Davidson Center - Archaeological Park
Temple Mount
The Suk (The Market)
Dome of the Rock
Israel · Religious & Spiritual
Jerusalem Temple Mount & Dome of the Rock Tour from Jerusalem
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Panoramic views over Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives
- 02 Walk through the Kidron Valley past ancient monumental tombs
- 03 Visit Temple Mount and see the Dome of the Rock up close
- 04 Explore the Davidson Center Archaeological Park
- 05 Learn about Jerusalem’s First and Second Temple periods
- 06 Enter the Old City through the historic Dung Gate
- 07 Tower of David visit included if Temple Mount is closed
- 08 Hotel pick-up and drop-off included in Jerusalem
Discover some of Jerusalem’s most significant sacred and archaeological sites on this guided day tour. Begin with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, looking out across the Old City, Temple Mount, and one of Jerusalem’s oldest Jewish cemeteries before descending through the Kidron Valley past its monumental ancient tombs.
Continue into the Old City to explore Temple Mount, home to the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque, and learn why this site holds such deep religious and historical importance. The tour also visits the Davidson Center Archaeological Park, where excavations reveal remains from the First and Second Temple periods, including ancient streets, steps, arches, and ritual baths.
If Temple Mount is closed for security reasons, the visit is replaced with the Tower of David. With hotel pick-up and drop-off included, this experience offers an insightful introduction to Jerusalem’s spiritual heritage and layered past.
Begin with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, looking out across the Old City, Temple Mount, and one of Jerusalem’s oldest Jewish cemeteries before descending through the Kidron Valley past its monumental ancient tombs.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
1 Day
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
City
Jerusalem
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- A fully qualified and licensed tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- FOOD AND DRINKS
- ENTRY OR ADMISSION FEE
Know before you go
- Pick up in Jerusalem at 08:30-09:00
- In the event that Temple Mount is closed to visitors, we will tour the Tower of David
- Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
- This tour operates with a minimum number of participants
- Entrance to Temple Mount is subject to strict security measures
- Security checks are conducted at the entrance to Temple Mount.
- Please note that no religious objects (including Bible) or weapons of any kind are permitted on Temple Mount
- The tour proceeds on foot through the Kidron Valley and Old City; a minimum level of physical fitness is required
- Entrance to Dome of the Rock is allowed for Muslims only
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Jerusalem.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Jerusalem.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Pickup service provided in Jerusalem..
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